Valentine's Day Names
- Daryl
Origin:
Variation of Darrell, FrenchMeaning:
"dear one, beloved"Description:
Darrell and all its variations was a trendy name in the 1950s and 1960s, an update on David and Daniel that began to fall out of favor by the 1970s and fell out of the Top 1000 completely at the turn of this century.
- Vevina
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"sweet lady"Description:
This unusual name found in Scottish poetry would make a distinctive Gaelic pick.
- Lovella
Origin:
Feminine of LovellMeaning:
"wolf"Description:
Lovella is most likely a feminine variation on Lovell, a surname. While it feels one of the invented-yet-antiquated girls' names, has the obvious attraction of containing the word "love" within it, as well as the opportunity to use "Ella" as nickname.
- Cordis
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the heart"Description:
Cordis is an unusual and substantial unisex choice.
- Valent
Origin:
Croatian, from LatinMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
As a first name, Valent is most often seen as a variant of Valentine used in Croatia. But individuals with Valent as a surname can be found all over the world, making this name an intriguing blend of "offbeat European" and "on-trend surname". Either way you look at it, its chic romantic sound makes Valent a handsome possibility.
- Aziz
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"powerful and beloved"Description:
This traditional Arabic name, found throughout several other Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures, is one of the 99 names of Allah. Colorful and energetic, it was brought into the realm of crossover possibility via the lively personality of Aziz Ansari, stand-up comic and star of "Master of None" as well as a featured actor on "Parks and Recreation," playing cocky Tom Haverford (born Darwish Sabir Ismael Gani).
- Carita
Origin:
Swedish from LatinMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.
- Philippine
Origin:
French, feminine variation of PhilippeMeaning:
"lover of horses"Description:
Philippine might be taken as an ethnic identification rather than a name in the U.S. Philippa would be more easily understood, though if you don't mind eternally correcting people, Philippine can make an interesting alternative. Pippa can be a short form of Philippine as well as Philippa.
- Dushan
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"heartfelt, sincere"Description:
One of the few Czech names that seems accessible here.
- Agapi
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"love, affection"Description:
Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her sisters.
- Amado
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"lover"Description:
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
- Graziano
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"pleasing, beloved, dear"Description:
Italian form of Gratian, the name of a Roman emperor who campaigned across the Rhine and favored Christianity over paganism. Graziano isn't common either in the English-speaking world or its native Italy, although the boxer Rocky Graziano adopted it from his grandfather's surname. In the current vogue for names ending in -o and Italian names, it may be worth a second look.
- Vashti
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lovely"Description:
This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was deposed in favor of Esther. For her independent spirit, Vashti has become something of a feminist icon.
- Dariela
Origin:
Feminine variation of Darrell, FrenchMeaning:
"dear one, beloved"Description:
Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.
- Theophilos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"loved by God"Description:
Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North.
- Libi
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my heart"Description:
This Hebrew name deserves consideration by parents looking for a traditional by underused girls name with a gorgeous meaning. Made up of the elements lev and i, meaning "heart" and "my" respectively, it is a gentle yet sparky option, and a popular choice in Israel.
- Adelpha
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"beloved sister"Description:
A seriously classic name meaning love, Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.
- Aroha
Origin:
MāoriMeaning:
"love"Description:
This beautiful Māori name meaning love (cognate with Hawaiian aloha) is more wearable than the English word and softer Venus or Aphrodite. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern named her daughter Neve Te Aroha in 2018, and in recent years, Aroha / Te Aroha has become the most popular Māori baby girl name.
- Lennan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"sweetheart, lover"Description:
From the Irish Leannan, this, unfortunately, would be constantly mistaken for Lennon.
- Habib
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"loved one"Description:
A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
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